Apprentice Boat Restorer
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST LTD
Role overview
About this role
Are you interested in a career in boat restoration? With this apprenticeship, you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a skilled boat restorer, competent in understanding the important significance of boats to the nation's heritage. Skills included: woodwork/joinery, engine maintenance, and project management.
Job details
Compensation
Paid opportunity
Closing date
28 June 2026
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:15pm. Some weekend working.
Standard
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Level 3Location
Harkers Yard, Shipyard Estate, CO7 0AR
Posted
2 June 2026
Entry requirements
Qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths and English | GCSE | 4 or above (or equivalent) | Preferred |
Skills required
What they're looking for
Company
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST LTD
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST LTD offers engineering or operations work where safety, quality, practical problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork are usually important.
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Preparing for THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST LTD
Strong examples include hands-on projects, analytical thinking, safe working, process improvement, and communicating technical ideas clearly.
- Use examples that show how you diagnosed a problem, tested options, and checked the result.
- Mention safety, quality, and documentation where relevant.
- For placement roles, show enthusiasm for learning from technicians, engineers, and operators.
Role overview
About this role
Are you interested in a career in boat restoration? With this apprenticeship, you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a skilled boat restorer, competent in understanding the important significance of boats to the nation's heritage. Skills included: woodwork/joinery, engine maintenance, and project management.
